Shelley Smith

For me, being a Mom has been the absolute best, downright hardest, yet most rewarding thing I’ve ever experienced.

Being a Mom means finally understanding and practicing real, unconditional love. It means figuring out when to step in, and when to simply stand by with ready, open arms. It means knowing that there will be heartache and happiness, along with laughing and crying - sometimes all within only minutes of each other. It means realizing that nothing good or bad lasts forever, and that motherhood in all its forms and stages can feel completely overwhelming and totally fulfilling all at once.

I will forever be grateful for the privilege that I have had to be a mother to my 3 amazing daughters. They are my greatest blessing and proudest accomplishment in life.